Blessings to you this Lenten season. I pray it has been fruitful for you so far and continues to be so. Our Midweek services will be shared online via Facebook, email and the church website. Please feel free to share broadly! Thanks to Claire G. for reading this week’s poem, “The Things That Count,” by Ella … [Read more…]
Order of Worship for the First Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022: Prelude: “Be Thou My Vision,”- arr. Bober Meditation These forty days called Lent are like no other. It is our opportune time to return to the God who rescues, to receive the gifts of God’s grace, to believe with the heart and confess … [Read more…]
Blessings to you today, Ash Wednesday, and on your Lenten experience as we journey with Jesus to the cross. Remember, all Lenten midweek services will also be available via email, Facebook and the church website. Turn and re-turn to the Lord your God. Peace, Pr. Chris Lee Facebook link to today’s Ash Wednesday First Evangelical Lutheran … [Read more…]
Apologies for the delay, I was having computer problems Sunday afternoon. So, a bit of good worship to start your Monday! Special thanks to our musicians yesterday, especially Gary Ciccotelli and Dave Hamburg for their contributions! Blessings, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Service for Transfiguration / Jazz Sunday, February 27, 2022: Prelude: “Beautiful Savior,” – … [Read more…]
Unwarranted, unbounded, unrelenting grace to you this day. Blessings, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Worship for February 20, 2022: Prelude: ELW 726- “Light Dawns on a Weary World.” ANNOUNCEMENTS Meditation Mercy. Mercy. Mercy. Joseph lives it in Egypt. Jesus preaches it in the gospel. The Spirit guides us into merciful lives with the power of … [Read more…]
Blessings to you this day! Thanks to all who joined for and led worship today. Annual reports are available and will be mailed shortly to any who do not pick them up! Peace, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Worship Service for Sunday, February 13, 2022: Prelude: “The Beatitudes,” – Avery and Marsh. Senior Choir. ANNOUNCEMENTS … [Read more…]
So good to see you all! Enjoy the beautiful day and give thanks to the Creator of the creation we are so often in awe of. Talked a lot about fear and calling today, where do stand in your discernment? The Creator has called you too. Blessings, Pastor Chris Lee Order of Worship Service, Sunday, … [Read more…]
We will be back to in-person worship next Sunday, February 6. “The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected. God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperienced and hesitant though they may be. God uses our love to demonstrate that glory and so urges us to exercise it. … [Read more…]
“God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather ’round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.” Order … [Read more…]
Because of icy road, sidewalk and parking lot conditions, First will NOT have morning worship Jan 9, 2022. Stay safe and warm, friends. Happy Baptism of our Lord! The meditation for today: Today’s festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the … [Read more…]